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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.51, 437.37 and 176.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.51, 437.37 and 176.03 is: 264.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.51 : 437.37 = 176.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.51/437.37 = 176.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.51x = 437.37 × 176.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.51x = 76,990.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,990.24/291.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.11

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